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FD03 NNZ

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

122,081 mi
Last recorded122,081 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 NNZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2018 122,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 3x centre body mounts (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 3x centre body mounts (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2017 110,416 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 110,416 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 May 2016 103,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INSIDE EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INSIDE EDGE. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 May 2016 103,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INSIDE EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INSIDE EDGE. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2015 96,769 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 91,413 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 91,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 May 2013 80,460 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 66,524 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 66,517 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 24 May 2011 62,234 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear discs piting

Pass 21 Jun 2010 59,062 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front reg damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2009 53,183 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 46,653 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Jun 2008 46,651 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 41,150 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 41,150 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

slight corrosion on front brake pipes and flexi ends.

slight oil leak from steering rack

Pass 26 Jul 2006 34,127 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?

Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
7,199
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
54,549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,793
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,141
position lamp(s) not working 9,455
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,638
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,977
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FD03 NNZ is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2003 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 86,292 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Sorento fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 12,793 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FD03 NNZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sorento typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Kia Sorento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FD03 NNZ is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 6 August 2003.

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